Join Repair the World New York and East New York Farms for a cleanup and tree care project at UCC Youth Farm from 12 to 3 PM for the 13th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep. This is a rain or shine event.
Volunteers will meet at UCC Youth Farm, 620 Schenck Ave, Brooklyn. There is a gate that leads to an outdoor kitchen and picnic table area. We will meet here then head out. There is only street parking, no parking lots. The 3 subway stop at Van Siclen is a 2 min walk away from the meeting place, and we will be close to the 3 line during the whole event.
Please bring clothes that you are willing to get dirty and a (full reusable) water bottle. We will supply gloves and tools necessary for this project. We also recommend that Sweep volunteers bring a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and hand sanitizer.
There is a bathroom next door in the community center that participants can use. The sidewalks are uneven and there is normally a lot of walking and bending, but if an interested volunteer has accessibility requirements they should get in touch with the Sweep leader who will work something out.
This site is suitable for elementary-aged children with adult supervision.
Questions? Contact Riverkeeper at sweep@riverkeeper.org or Sweep leader Mel Shaiman at melissa.shaiman@werepair.org or call Mel at 631-413-0390.